Nostr notes by The Linux Foundation

79% of OSPOs are involved in AI governance, and 69% are ...

2026-10-30T18:14:02Z

79% of OSPOs are involved in AI governance, and 69% are prototyping or running agentic AI.

Read the 2026 State of OSPOs report from LF Research and the TODO Group:
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/ospo-2026

Linux started in 1991 as a hobby project. Today it runs on 4 ...

2026-10-28T14:54:20Z

Linux started in 1991 as a hobby project. Today it runs on 4 billion Android devices, all 500 of the world’s top supercomputers, and powers much of our daily lives.

The LF Research report on 35 years of Linux looks at how the kernel got there, including the review-driven collaboration behind it and the creation of Git.

Read the full report: https://bit.ly/4yA03pH

The October Linux Foundation newsletter is here. AWS became a ...

2026-10-26T16:00:27Z

The October Linux Foundation newsletter is here. AWS became a Platinum Member, BUILD Foundation and OpenGrid launched, OSERA is operating, and LF Research published nine reports.

Plus KubeCon + CloudNativeCon NA and 40% off cybersecurity training.

https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/linux-foundation-newsletter-october-2026

Some industrial systems run for 20 to 40 years and need security ...

2026-10-23T16:42:03Z

Some industrial systems run for 20 to 40 years and need security patches the whole time. CIP maintains its kernels for 10 years, with members sharing the engineering work.

Read the full report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/civil-infrastructure-platform-at-10

LF Research: GenAI cuts open source coding time in half, but 25% ...

2026-10-21T21:51:36Z

LF Research: GenAI cuts open source coding time in half, but 25% of incoming pull requests are estimated to be low-quality AI slop. With maintainer workloads rising, open source projects need stronger AI governance, transparent attribution and clear contribution guidelines.

Learn more about the state of OSS in the GenAI era here: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/oss-development-gen-ai-era-2026

Generative AI is reshaping open source development, and the ...

2026-10-20T13:14:37Z

Generative AI is reshaping open source development, and the trade-offs are starting to show.

LF Research surveyed 234 OSS contributors and maintainers: 1 in 4 incoming PRs are now "AI slop," and only 1 in 3 projects have a formal AI policy.

Read the full report to learn more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/oss-development-gen-ai-era-2026?hsLang=en

🎉 35 years of Linux! From a hobby project to powering 4B ...

2026-10-14T17:13:55Z

🎉 35 years of Linux!

From a hobby project to powering 4B Android devices, 200M+ servers & all 500 of the world’s top supercomputers. 🐧

In her latest blog, Hilary Carter, SVP of LF Research shares insights 35 years of Linux and the open source ecosystem

https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/celebrating-35-years-of-linux-the-open-source-engine-powering-three-decades-of-global-innovation-and-infrastructure

Hilary Carter shares some key findings from the 2026 State of ...

2026-10-13T20:49:29Z

Hilary Carter shares some key findings from the 2026 State of OSPOs report: 57% have stayed in the same org home for 2-3 years, APAC is leading the next wave of growth, and OSPOs are focused on licensing, security, and data privacy risk in AI.

Read more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/navigating-open-source-governance-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence-the-2026-state-of-ospos-and-open-source-management

AI agent capability is no longer the gate. Organizational ...

2026-10-13T14:16:05Z

AI agent capability is no longer the gate. Organizational readiness is. Irving Wladawsky-Berger writes about LF Research's new report on enterprises transitioning to the agentic era, and why governance must shift from retrospective audits to real-time control.

Read more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/how-should-enterprises-transition-to-the-agentic-era

Energy grids, water systems & transportation run for decades. ...

2026-10-12T14:02:46Z

Energy grids, water systems & transportation run for decades. The software behind them needs to keep up. Hilary Carter shares 4 priorities from a new report marking 10 years of CIP: governance, security by design, shared regulatory frameworks, and hardware alignment.

https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/a-decade-of-industrial-grade-linux-how-the-civil-infrastructure-platform-is-securing-mission-critical-systems

How did a hobby project become the engine of global ...

2026-10-07T15:46:26Z

How did a hobby project become the engine of global infrastructure?

A new LF Research report marks 35 years since Linux began in Helsinki. Today it runs 4B Android devices, 200M+ servers, and all top 500 supercomputers, with 80%+ of contributions now coming from corporate engineers.

Read more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/35-years-of-linux?hsLang=en

How do physical systems stay secure across 20 to 40 year ...

2026-10-06T13:23:00Z

How do physical systems stay secure across 20 to 40 year lifecycles?

A new report from LF Research and the Civil Infrastructure Platform (CIP) marks the project's 10 year anniversary by unpacking how open source collaboration solves critical longevity and regulatory challenges.

Read the report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/civil-infrastructure-platform-at-10?hsLang=en
#OpenSource #LFResearch #CIP

Knowing where to start can be the hardest part of open source ...

2026-10-02T16:38:34Z

Knowing where to start can be the hardest part of open source contribution. Hilary Carter reflects on her Nerdearla panel with AWS, Arm, Valkey, and MariaDB's Michael Widenius, and shares findings from the latest Linux Foundation guide by Ibrahim Haddad for new contributors.

Read the blog: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/unlocking-the-door-to-open-source-reflections-from-nerdearla-and-getting-started-in-open-source-development

71% of orgs want infrastructure that isn't tied to one vendor ...

2026-10-02T14:14:29Z

71% of orgs want infrastructure that isn't tied to one vendor or cloud. Data from LF Research and OpenSearch Software Foundation highlights how AI adoption is reshaping search, security, and interoperability.

https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/opensearch-data-infrastructure-2026

The Linux Foundation has appointed payments industry veteran ...

2026-10-01T16:46:46Z

The Linux Foundation has appointed payments industry veteran Michael Hursta as Executive Director of the x402 Foundation, where he’ll lead 50+ organizations advancing x402, an open standard for internet-native payments across AI agents, applications and APIs.

Learn more: https://x402.org/

Want to contribute to open source but don't know where to ...

2026-09-30T16:09:08Z

Want to contribute to open source but don't know where to start? This new guide by Dr. Ibrahim Haddad and LFX Mentorship walks through finding the right project, learning community norms, and making your first contribution.

https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/getting-started-oss-development?hsLang=en

#OpenSource #LFXMentorship

One day left. LF Research, Broadcom, and CNCF want to know how ...

2026-09-29T17:28:20Z

One day left. LF Research, Broadcom, and CNCF want to know how your org runs production compute and isolates AI-generated code.

A few minutes, closes Wednesday: https://www.research.net/r/6GGRNJK

Enterprise AI is moving from models to agents. The bottleneck now ...

2026-09-28T21:03:54Z

Enterprise AI is moving from models to agents. The bottleneck now is trust, governance, and cost, not capability.

Read the report Enterprise Transitions to the Agentic Era to learn more about the control layer enterprises need and the shift from shadow AI to governed AI.

https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/enterprise-transitions-to-agentic-2026

How is your development workflow holding back engineering ...

2026-09-28T13:47:31Z

How is your development workflow holding back engineering performance? Developers lose 17+ hours a week to maintenance and bad code, roughly $300B in lost global GDP a year. Dr. Ibrahim Haddad's new roadmap breaks down how to fix it, with practical frameworks and metrics.

Read the full report:
www.linuxfoundation.org/research/optimizing-developer-experience

What's the real ROI of open source for the energy grid? LF ...

2026-09-24T16:03:28Z

What's the real ROI of open source for the energy grid? LF Research and LF Energy break down a benefit-cost framework showing net value 2 to 5x current operational costs.

https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/benefit-cost-framework-for-energy-utilities?hsLang=en

#LFEnergy #OpenSource

AI is running inside core banking systems now. FINOS and LF ...

2026-09-22T14:15:34Z

AI is running inside core banking systems now. FINOS and LF Research surveyed execs, regulators, and security experts at the AI in Finance Leadership Summit in London. Findings: an 18-24 month patching window, AI agents draining compute budgets, and the case for shared compliance frameworks.

Read the full report:https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/ai-open-source-financial-services

Ready to build with open source? Dr. Ibrahim Haddad's new ...

2026-09-21T17:01:35Z

Ready to build with open source? Dr. Ibrahim Haddad's new guide, created with LF Research & LFX Mentorship, covers choosing projects, licenses, and making your first contribution.

Read the report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/getting-started-oss-development

The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 2m 3,500+ ...

2026-09-21T15:00:14Z

The Linux Foundation
@linuxfoundation.org
· 2m
3,500+ developers. 150 sessions. AGNTCon + MCPCon North America returns to San Jose October 22-23 to advance the open agentic AI stack.

Also this month: Gates Foundation joins AAIF, TRACE joins the LF, new Research and surveys are live.

Read the Newsletter: bit.ly/4cQiEpp

Trust, governance, and cost are bigger gatekeepers to enterprise ...

2026-09-17T19:37:40Z

Trust, governance, and cost are bigger gatekeepers to enterprise agent adoption than model capability.

New LF Research on the shift from cloud-first to agent-first: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/enterprise-transitions-to-agentic-2026
#AgenticAI #LFResearch #OpenSource

🎒 Pack your future with new skills. Save 40% on bundles & ...

2026-09-16T17:53:04Z

🎒 Pack your future with new skills. Save 40% on bundles & instructor-led training (SEPT26BTS40), 35% on e-Learning & certs (SEPT26BTS35). Ends 9/22.

https://training.linuxfoundation.org/september-2026-promo

How do you prove open source ROI to a regulator? New LF Research ...

2026-09-15T13:40:52Z

How do you prove open source ROI to a regulator? New LF Research and LF Energy framework shows increasing open source investment yields net value 2-5x higher than current operational costs for grid operators.

Read the report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/benefit-cost-framework-for-energy-utilities?hsLang=en

How is your team running production compute environments? LF ...

2026-09-11T13:01:53Z

How is your team running production compute environments? LF Research and Broadcom, in partnership with CNCF, are surveying containers, VMs, bare metal, and serverless workloads across the industry. Support our research in this mini 12-question survey!

Share your input: https://www.research.net/r/6GGRNJK

Two thirds to three quarters of AI-generated security patches are ...

2026-09-09T13:50:29Z

Two thirds to three quarters of AI-generated security patches are production ready. Governance, cost, and trust remain the hard part.

A new Linux Foundation and FINOS report captures what financial services leaders discussed at the AI in Finance Summit in June 2026.

Read the findings: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/ai-open-source-financial-services

#FINOS #OpenSource

Open source powers every layer of the AI software stack: agents, ...

2026-09-04T15:16:55Z

Open source powers every layer of the AI software stack: agents, models, inference, training and infrastructure.

At Open Source Summit Korea, Linux Foundation CEO Jim Zemlin explains how open collaboration is lowering costs, accelerating performance and shaping AI’s future.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y7HuOzwB4E

The Open Secure AI Alliance is now part of the Linux Foundation. ...

2026-09-02T18:03:04Z

The Open Secure AI Alliance is now part of the Linux Foundation.

Originally founded by NVIDIA, the Open Secure AI Alliance will develop open source tools, shared standards, and defensive practices that help organizations inspect, audit, and secure AI systems.

Learn more: https://secureaialliance.org/

While the rest of the world shows a negative net hiring effect ...

2026-08-31T19:18:05Z

While the rest of the world shows a negative net hiring effect for entry level tech roles, Japan is at +46%.

Hilary Carter, SVP of Research, shares insights on what is driving Japan's AI hiring growth and the infrastructure skills gap behind it.

https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/tech-talent-japan-2026

OpenMDW is a permissive license for machine learning models and ...

2026-08-31T16:34:35Z

OpenMDW is a permissive license for machine learning models and their related artifacts growing in momentum: 48 model groups, 12 publishers, 36 domains, including a DOE-backed trillion-parameter model.

Learn more about OpenMDW and the new living index of upstream open-weight models released under the license.

https://openmdw.ai/blog/openmdw-momentum-shows-the-open-ai-stack-taking-shape/

LF AI & Data Foundation welcomes AIRSEAI, creating a neutral ...

2026-08-26T14:01:48Z

LF AI & Data Foundation welcomes AIRSEAI, creating a neutral home for open collaboration on embodied AI.

AIRSEAI is building an open framework to connect AI models, data, software and diverse robotic platforms, helping advance interoperable, real-world AI systems.

Learn more:
https://bit.ly/4gl40J1

"I'm doing a (free) operating system (just a hobby, ...

2026-08-25T14:25:04Z

"I'm doing a (free) operating system (just a hobby, won't be big and professional like gnu)..."

On Aug 25, 1991, a 21-year-old student shared his side project to a Usenet newsgroup.

35 years later, Linux powers the global cloud, space exploration, and billions of devices.

Happy 35th Birthday, Linux! 🐧✨

https://www.learnlinux.ie/content/linus-torvalds-original-announcement-usenet

#Linux35

On April 19, 2021, NASA's Ingenuity made history with the ...

2026-08-24T14:53:52Z

On April 19, 2021, NASA's Ingenuity made history with the first powered flight on another planet.

The brain behind it? An open-source Linux kernel running JPL's F′ framework on a smartphone processor.

Open source continues to redefine how far technology can take us.

https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/meet-the-open-source-software-powering-nasas-ingenuity-mars-helicopter/

#Linux35

In 2012, Linus Torvalds won the Millennium Technology Prize, ...

2026-08-23T14:03:31Z

In 2012, Linus Torvalds won the Millennium Technology Prize, often called tech’s Nobel, for creating the Linux kernel.

The award committee noted that software is simply too important in the modern world not to be built through open source.

https://youtu.be/roHk_2tLqv0?si=6R1vSz2TugvoEXkA

From a student side project to global infrastructure. 🐧 #Linux35

In 2013, Gabe Newell called Linux the future of gaming. Skeptics ...

2026-08-22T16:09:49Z

In 2013, Gabe Newell called Linux the future of gaming. Skeptics scoffed, but Valve built Proton and launched the Steam Deck.

A bold bet on open source changed PC gaming forever.

https://bit.ly/4zyPPHR

🎥 SuperTux Team, via Steam

#Linux35

In April 2005, Linux kernel devs lost access to their source ...

2026-08-21T15:01:44Z

In April 2005, Linux kernel devs lost access to their source control tool.

Linus Torvalds' response? Build a brand-new distributed version control system from scratch.

Within 10 days, Git was tracking itself. Today, it’s the global backbone of modern software development.

https://bit.ly/4zyL0yf

#Linux35

When Android was unveiled in November 2007, few predicted how ...

2026-08-20T14:49:05Z

When Android was unveiled in November 2007, few predicted how drastically it would reshape global computing.

Built on top of the Linux kernel, Android took open-source principles out of server rooms and put them directly into the hands of billions.

Today, Linux powers over 80% of all smartphones. What kernel version does your android run on?

https://linuxblog.io/80-percent-smartphones-linux/

#Linux35

"I'm not a visionary, I'm an engineer... I want to ...

2026-08-19T14:54:17Z

"I'm not a visionary, I'm an engineer... I want to fix the pothole that's right in front of me before I fall in." — Linus Torvalds at TEDx.

35 years of fixing one pothole at a time.

https://www.ted.com/talks/linus_torvalds_the_mind_behind_linux

#Linux35

In 2001, Revolution OS was released. The documentary captures the ...

2026-08-18T13:54:39Z

In 2001, Revolution OS was released. The documentary captures the origin story of GNU, Linux, and the free software movement, told by the people who built it, including Linus Torvalds and Richard Stallman.

https://youtu.be/errB71uSYLc?si=Ug7wlhtQjHVB0s2-

#Linux35

By chaining 16 off-the-shelf Linux PCs together (the Beowulf ...

2026-08-17T16:35:38Z

By chaining 16 off-the-shelf Linux PCs together (the Beowulf architecture), researchers matched mainframe power at a fraction of the cost.

This breakthrough democratized high-performance computing, laying the groundwork for modern data centers and cloud infrastructure.

https://bit.ly/4zkX8CC

Image credit: Vcarceler / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

#Linux35

In June 1996, Linux Kernel 2.0 changed the game. Introducing ...

2026-08-16T14:28:06Z

In June 1996, Linux Kernel 2.0 changed the game.

Introducing Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) let Linux split workloads across multiple processors simultaneously.

That single leap paved the way from single workstations to global cloud infrastructure.

https://bit.ly/4wTNFRa

#Linux35

Zero unexpected reboots in zero gravity. 🚀🐧 When NASA ...

2026-08-15T14:56:21Z

Zero unexpected reboots in zero gravity. 🚀🐧

When NASA needed an OS for the ISS with ironclad reliability and total control, they chose Linux.

What started as a personal project in 1991 is now the foundation for high-performance computing on—and off—the planet.

https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/155392-international-space-station-switches-from-windows-to-linux-for-improved-reliability

#Linux35

In May 1997, "The Cathedral and the Bazaar" captured the ...

2026-08-13T15:50:11Z

In May 1997, "The Cathedral and the Bazaar" captured the magic of open source and coined Linus’s Law: "Given enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallow."

Decades later, peer collaboration continues to power the global software ecosystem.

#Linux35

Built by a community that never stops learning. 🐧 Celebrate 35 ...

2026-08-13T13:46:47Z

Built by a community that never stops learning. 🐧

Celebrate 35 years of Linux and save 35% on certifications, training, and bundles with code TUX35 through August 18.

https://training.linuxfoundation.org/august-2026-promo/

In 1996, artist Larry Ewing designed Tux, "a slightly ...

2026-08-12T16:14:05Z

In 1996, artist Larry Ewing designed Tux, "a slightly overweight penguin sitting down after a great meal," for a Linux logo contest. It didn't win, but it won the internet: Linux got its mascot.

#Linux35

On March 14, 1994, Linux 1.0.0 was officially released—complete ...

2026-08-11T16:38:10Z

On March 14, 1994, Linux 1.0.0 was officially released—complete with a launch event at the University of Helsinki.

It was the landmark moment Linux officially transitioned from a personal hobby project into a production-ready operating system.

https://youtu.be/qaDpjlFpbfo?si=XtXAh-5oii5mhSxk

#Linux35

AI is driving a 54% net hiring effect in Japan's IT sector ...

2026-08-11T13:36:28Z

AI is driving a 54% net hiring effect in Japan's IT sector for 2026, well above the global rate. But infrastructure, DevOps, and AI operations skills remain scarce, and organizations are responding by upskilling rather than hiring externally, 9.3x more likely, according to new research.

Read the full report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/tech-talent-japan-2026?hsLang=en

Did you Know: Linus Torvalds wrote Git in about five days in ...

2026-08-10T16:37:34Z

Did you Know: Linus Torvalds wrote Git in about five days in April 2005, after BitMover revoked the kernel team's free BitKeeper license - a case study in 'just write it yourself.'

https://lnkd.in/ey59Brg7

#Linux35

Patrick Volkerding released Slackware in 1993. It's the ...

2026-08-07T16:02:20Z

Patrick Volkerding released Slackware in 1993. It's the oldest Linux distribution still actively maintained today, proof that "if it ain't broke" applies to operating systems too.

www.slackware.com

#Linux35

Before Ubuntu or Fedora, there was SLS (Softlanding Linux ...

2026-08-06T14:19:59Z

Before Ubuntu or Fedora, there was SLS (Softlanding Linux System), released in 1992: the first Linux distribution to bundle the kernel with enough software to be usable out of the box. Both Debian and Slackware trace their roots back to it.

https://archiveos.org/sls/#google_vignette

#Linux35

On September 17, 1991, Linus released Linux 0.01 to a handful of ...

2026-08-05T14:48:56Z

On September 17, 1991, Linus released Linux 0.01 to a handful of curious users via FTP. No installer, barely a kernel, just ~10,000 lines of code that would grow into the OS running most of the internet.

https://computernewb.com/wiki/Linux_0.01

#Linux35

Did you know the original name for Linux was "Freax" ...

2026-08-04T17:15:51Z

Did you know the original name for Linux was "Freax" (free + freak + Unix). When Linus uploaded the code to his university's FTP, admin Ari Lemmke didn't like that name and renamed the directory "Linux" without asking. The rest is history.

https://www.howtogeek.com/how-linux-got-its-name/

hashtag#Linux35

Every day leading up to August 25, the 35th anniversary of Linux, ...

2026-08-03T21:42:59Z

Every day leading up to August 25, the 35th anniversary of Linux, we'll be sharing a Linux milestone. First up:

In April 1991, 21-year-old Linus Torvalds wasn't trying to build an OS. He was writing a terminal emulator for his new 386 PC to connect to his university's Unix servers. That side project became Linux.

https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~awb/linux.history.html
#Linux35

ICYMI: Dr. Ibrahim Haddad’s “Measuring OSPO Value” report ...

2026-07-30T15:39:23Z

ICYMI: Dr. Ibrahim Haddad’s “Measuring OSPO Value” report with LF Research and TODO Group reframes how to capture OSPO value, moving past activity metrics to 4 dimensions: ROI, resilience, risk foresight, and strategic influence.

Read the full report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/measuring-ospo-value
#OpenSource #OSPO

AI is driving a 54% net hiring effect in Japan's IT ...

2026-07-29T20:55:14Z

AI is driving a 54% net hiring effect in Japan's IT sector—far above the global rate. But infrastructure, DevOps, and AI ops skills remain scarce, so organizations are 9.3× more likely to upskill than hire externally, according to new research.

Read the full report: bit.ly/3RDEp4b

Since 2016, CNCF has surveyed the community to track how cloud ...

2026-07-28T16:50:50Z

Since 2016, CNCF has surveyed the community to track how cloud native adoption evolves. This year's survey, with Linux Foundation Research, covers containers, Kubernetes, CNCF projects, and the challenges users are running into.

Take the survey: https://www.research.net/r/NVHBX37

How do students, researchers, and faculty actually plug into the ...

2026-07-28T13:06:59Z

How do students, researchers, and faculty actually plug into the Linux Foundation ecosystem? Nithya Ruff closes her series with a practical guide for academia and a clear-eyed case for why it matters.

Read more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/from-campus-to-community-part-4-how-academia-plugs-in

Not every country can build data centers, secure GPUs, or raise ...

2026-07-23T15:06:27Z

Not every country can build data centers, secure GPUs, or raise the capital for sovereign AI infrastructure. In a keynote address at the Confidential Computing Summit, Linux Foundation CEO Jim Zemlin details how confidential computing opens a different path to digital sovereignty.

Watch the full keynote to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OSaS8y_x3U

July at the Linux Foundation: x402 launches for AI agent ...

2026-07-21T18:31:30Z

July at the Linux Foundation: x402 launches for AI agent payments, Akrites defends against AI enabled threats, FINOS announces intent to form OSERA with seven financial institutions.

New research on OSPO value and open data, open surveys, education deals, project milestones.
Full newsletter: https://bit.ly/4fDkDz3

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2026-07-17T15:44:50Z

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#Linux #AI #OpenSource

Agentic AI is putting familiar OSPO questions onto an unfamiliar ...

2026-07-16T19:55:03Z

Agentic AI is putting familiar OSPO questions onto an unfamiliar stack. In a new blog post, Ana Jimenez Santamaria breaks down what OSPOs need to understand about the agentic AI ecosystem and where their existing skills in governance, provenance, and ecosystem engagement transfer directly.
https://bit.ly/4vBQy7Y

Organizations spend billions every year cleaning the same core ...

2026-07-14T17:26:08Z

Organizations spend billions every year cleaning the same core entity data, in isolation, with no shared foundation.

LF Research report with BrightQuery, FINOSFoundation, and OvertureMaps
looks at why open entity data is becoming the trust layer AI agents and compliance teams both need.
https://bit.ly/4wgiFKF

When AI researchers leave academia for private industry ...

2026-07-13T14:47:31Z

When AI researchers leave academia for private industry positions, a significant portion of AI innovation shifts away from the collaborative, public open-source ecosystem presenting a critical challenge for the future of independent, public-interest research and the training of future technical talent.

Linux Foundation board chair @nithyaruff examines the scale of that loss in part two of her series “From Campus to Community”

Read it here: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/part-2-from-campus-to-community-the-researcher-exodus

The 2026 State of Open Source in Financial Services survey is ...

2026-07-10T19:04:48Z

The 2026 State of Open Source in Financial Services survey is still open. If you work in financial services, there is still time to have your perspective included in the final report. It only takes 10 minutes.

Share your perspective: https://research.net/r/S9JJ7T5

ICYMI: AI is driving strong technical hiring in Europe, but ...

2026-07-09T15:13:27Z

ICYMI: AI is driving strong technical hiring in Europe, but full-stack readiness gaps limit impact. LF Research's 2026 State of Tech Talent Europe report: +27% net hiring effect projected for 2026. Orgs are 3.7x more likely to upskill than hire externally.

https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/tech-talent-europe-2026
#TechTalent #LFResearch #OpenSource

In part 1 of a new series, Linux Foundation Board Chair ...

2026-07-08T17:45:10Z

In part 1 of a new series, Linux Foundation Board Chair @NithyaRuff explores the deep history of open source in academia, the role of universities in public-interest tech, and the challenges ahead as the AI landscape shifts.

Read now: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/from-campus-to-community-part-one-the-critical-symbiotic-relationship-between-academia-and-the-linux-foundation

The 2026 World of Open Source Survey closes this week! This is ...

2026-07-08T15:23:38Z

The 2026 World of Open Source Survey closes this week! This is your chance to add your voice to public research on AI, digital sovereignty, and OSS security.

Take the survey today: https://research.net/r/Z35W9Q3

OSPOs rarely generate direct revenue, which makes them hard to ...

2026-07-05T18:22:20Z

OSPOs rarely generate direct revenue, which makes them hard to defend when budgets tighten. Dr. Dawn Foster breaks down Ibrahim Haddad’s four-dimension framework for measuring OSPO value: ROI, resilience, risk foresight, and strategic influence.
bit.ly/44GV1Lg

#Opensource #OSPO

AI isn't eliminating Europe's tech jobs. It's ...

2026-06-30T21:44:12Z

AI isn't eliminating Europe's tech jobs. It's reshaping them.

The 2026 State of Tech Talent Europe report shows a +27% net hiring growth in IT jobs, 48% understaffing in cybersecurity, and upskilling outpacing external recruitment for talent recruitment.

Watch the highlight and read the full report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/tech-talent-europe-2026

#TechTalent #LFResearch #OpenSource

Still haven't taken the 2026 World of Open Source Survey? ...

2026-06-29T16:53:29Z

Still haven't taken the 2026 World of Open Source Survey? There is Still haven't taken the 2026 World of Open Source Survey? There is still time.

Your perspective on AI, digital sovereignty, and OSS security helps build a public dataset that benefits the whole community.
www.research.net/r/Z35W9Q3 still time.

Organizations spend billions cleaning the same entity data. A new ...

2026-06-29T13:32:38Z

Organizations spend billions cleaning the same entity data. A new LF Research report with BrightQuery, FINOS, and Overture Maps Foundation examines how open entity graphs lower that cost, reduce AI hallucinations, and improve compliance across financial services, supply chains, and more.

Read the full report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/open-data-on-global-entities
#OpenData #LFResearch #FINOS #AI

66% of organizations remain unfamiliar with the EU Cyber ...

2026-06-25T17:59:11Z

66% of organizations remain unfamiliar with the EU Cyber Resilience Act. The September 2026 reporting deadline is months away.

New data from LF Research and OpenSSF: awareness stalled, manufacturer readiness static, CVEs up 394% YoY in Q1 2026.

Read the full Report: bit.ly/4w3JpO5

The @npub1w8z…ukje AI Security survey is still open. If you ...

2026-06-19T20:45:32Z

The OpenSSF (npub1w8z…ukje) AI Security survey is still open.

If you have not taken it yet, now is a good time. Your input directly shapes the tooling priorities and community resources the OSS ecosystem will rely on.

Share your voice: https://linuxfoundation.research.net/r/KLBG8N8

In case you missed it: The 2026 State of Tech Talent Report ...

2026-06-17T16:15:27Z

In case you missed it:
The 2026 State of Tech Talent Report points to a clear reality: organizations are navigating growing complexity while continuing to compete for highly specialized technical talent.

Open source continues to play an expanding role across modern enterprise environments
As technical infrastructure scales, hiring priorities are increasingly focused on building teams equipped to support resilience, modernization, and long-term innovation.

Dive in: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/open-source-jobs-report-2026

AI is reshaping technical careers across Europe. A key takeaway ...

2026-06-11T14:12:30Z

AI is reshaping technical careers across Europe.
A key takeaway from the 2026 State of Tech Talent Europe Report: addressing the skills gap isn't just about finding talent, it's about helping people develop the skills needed for an AI-driven future.

Technical training now ranks above compensation as a retention strategy.

Read more:
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/ai-open-source-and-the-skills-imperative-unpacking-the-2026-state-of-tech-talent-europe-report
#TechTalent #OpenSource #AI #LFEurope

The Linux Foundation has launched the OpenSharing Project, an ...

2026-06-10T18:28:59Z

The Linux Foundation has launched the OpenSharing Project, an open protocol for sharing AI assets and data across organizations, platforms, and cloud environments.

Contributed by @databricks, OpenSharing extends Delta Sharing to support the agentic AI era, enabling interoperable exchange of AI models, agent skills, and unstructured data through a common standard.

Learn more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/linux-foundation-announces-opensharing-project-to-standardize-ai-asset-and-data-exchange

The CRA's December 2027 deadline is closing in. 66% of the ...

2026-06-09T16:29:24Z

The CRA's December 2027 deadline is closing in. 66% of the industry is still unfamiliar with the regulation, and non-compliance fines can reach 15 million euros.

The 2026 CRA Awareness and Readiness Report from the Linux Foundation and OpenSSF breaks down what needs to change.

https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/cra-readiness-2026?hsLang=en
#CRA #OpenSource #CyberSecurity

Most organizations are not hiring their way out of AI skills ...

2026-06-08T19:19:52Z

Most organizations are not hiring their way out of AI skills gaps. They are training through them.

New data from the 2026 State of Tech Talent Europe: organizations are 3.7x more likely to upskill than hire. Cybersecurity is critically understaffed, and 61% report capability gaps in AI security.

Read the full report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/tech-talent-europe-2026

#TechTalent #Upskilling #AI #OpenSource

The EU Cyber Resilience Act is live. September enforcement is ...

2026-06-05T18:25:19Z

The EU Cyber Resilience Act is live. September enforcement is next. Most of the ecosystem is still not paying attention.

In a recent blog, OpenSSF (npub1w8z…ukje) CTO Christopher Robinson provides his take on the findings from the upcoming 2026 CRA Awareness and Readiness Report dropping June 9 in Brussels. Read the preview and subscribe to get the full report next week.

https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/taking-stock-of-the-state-of-european-cyber-resilience-act-cra-compliance-an-urgent-wake-up-call-for-the-open-source-ecosystem

Tokens are now the largest and fastest-growing line item on ...

2026-06-03T17:16:31Z

Tokens are now the largest and fastest-growing line item on enterprise AI budget, but until now, there was no neutral standard to manage them.

To remedy that, the Linux Foundation today announced the intent to launch the Tokenomics Foundation, establishing open benchmarks and best practices for AI infrastructure economics.

Read the full announcement: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/linux-foundation-announces-the-intent-to-launch-the-tokenomics-foundation-to-establish-open-standards-for-ai-cost-management

How does your organization manage its open source activities? LF ...

2026-06-01T14:02:39Z

How does your organization manage its open source activities?

LF Research & the TODO Group (#OSPO) (npub1802…5yl6) launched the 9th annual OSPO Survey with CNCF and FinOps to map how Open Source Program Offices drive AI governance, security, InnerSource, and cloud strategy.

Take the survey today: https://www.research.net/r/DSQ67DJ

The tech talent landscape is evolving rapidly, creating a ...

2026-05-29T13:06:15Z

The tech talent landscape is evolving rapidly, creating a critical skills gap in AI and automation software engineering. The latest blog by Hilary Carter, SVP of LF Research, breaks down why strategic upskilling within existing development teams is the most sustainable path forward for modern tech infrastructure.

Read the full analysis: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/navigating-the-2026-tech-talent-landscape-why-upskilling-is-our-best-answer-to-the-ai-skills-crisis

OpenMDW-1.1 is now available — and NVIDIA is adopting it across ...

2026-05-28T16:35:49Z

OpenMDW-1.1 is now available — and NVIDIA is adopting it across Cosmos, Isaac GR00T, Ising, and Nemotron model families.

A permissive, unified legal framework purpose-built for AI models.

Learn more at openmdw.ai

AI adoption is climbing, but the talent gap is real. The latest ...

2026-05-26T13:18:27Z

AI adoption is climbing, but the talent gap is real. The latest report from LF Research, LF Education, and KodeKloud shows 90% of organizations struggle to find skilled professionals.

Demand remains highest for expertise in AI, cloud, Linux, cybersecurity, Kubernetes, and DevOps, with hiring managers prioritizing certifications and practical experience to validate skills.

Read the full report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/open-source-jobs-report-2026

The @npub1802…5yl6 is launching the Agentic AI to Empower OSPOs ...

2026-05-19T20:09:03Z

The TODO Group (#OSPO) (npub1802…5yl6) is launching the Agentic AI to Empower OSPOs Working Group!
As AI adoption scales, this practitioner-led group will look to provide practical guides for OSPOs navigating the AI era
Don't experiment in isolation—join the open call on May 26 to help shape the future of AI-powered open source operations for OPSOs.

Get involved: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/todo-group-launches-new-working-group-on-agentic-ai-to-empower-open-source-program-offices

"The Linux Foundation's May 2026 Newsletter is live. This ...

2026-05-14T20:33:06Z

"The Linux Foundation's May 2026 Newsletter is live. This month's edition spans open source AI, cloud native infrastructure, networking, and security — featuring Mega May Cyber Boost training savings, new research on commercial open source and generative AI, and upcoming global events across the LF ecosystem.

📖 Read the newsletter: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/linux-foundation-newsletter-may-2026

#LinuxFoundation #OpenSource #CloudNative #AI"

The Confidential Computing Summit 2026 schedule is LIVE! This is ...

2026-05-07T17:15:31Z

The Confidential Computing Summit 2026 schedule is LIVE! This is the essential technical gathering for developers defining the future of secure AI.

Deep-dive into hardware-rooted attestation, scaling Confidential AI on #Kubernetes with TEEs, and building the "Trust Layer" for autonomous agents.

San Francisco | June 23-24. Early Bird ends May 12.

Register Now: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/confidential-computing-summit-2026-schedule-showcases-next-era-of-ai-sovereignty

#ConfidentialComputing #Developer #AI #LinuxFoundation

The App Defense Alliance has launched its certified products ...

2026-05-07T13:43:43Z

The App Defense Alliance has launched its certified products portal, debuting with 45 independently verified mobile applications.

Developers get a streamlined path to certification. Platforms and enterprises get a more consistent basis for evaluating application security.

Learn more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/app-defense-alliance-launches-certified-products-portal

#AppSec #Cybersecurity

In case you missed it. What happens when AI systems begin to act ...

2026-05-01T14:40:13Z

In case you missed it.
What happens when AI systems begin to act on their own?

This question was at the center of discussions during the AI Executive Forum in February. Leaders highlight the issues shaping this shift, including trust, security, accountability, and the role of open source.

For a more detailed analysis, read the full report: :https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/ai-exec-forum-2026

#OpenSource #AI #AgenticAI #Tech #LinuxFoundation

We are pleased to share that Daniel Scales has once again been ...

2026-04-28T14:25:28Z

We are pleased to share that Daniel Scales has once again been named to the #WTR300: The World’s Leading Corporate Trademark Professionals.

This recognition by World Trademark Review highlights the LF’s dedication to protecting the brands that power #opensource innovation. We are proud to have his leadership at the Linux Foundation.

Congratulations, Daniel, on this well-deserved honor!

How is AI changing your day-to-day dev work? The Linux Foundation ...

2026-04-23T15:31:39Z

How is AI changing your day-to-day dev work?
The Linux Foundation is collecting real-world insights from developers.
👉 Share your experience today: https://linuxfoundation.research.net/r/2FL69K2
#AI #OpenSource #Developers #SoftwareEngineering

Agentic AI introduces new opportunities and challenges for ...

2026-04-21T19:23:02Z

Agentic AI introduces new opportunities and challenges for regulated industries.
In this blog, Hilary Carter, SVP of Research at the Linux Foundation, explains why guardrails are essential to support transparency, accountability, and responsible adoption.

Open source provides visibility into how systems are built and behave, helping organizations navigate complexity with confidence.

Read the full blog: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/navigating-the-agentic-ai-guardrails-why-open-source-is-the-key-to-ai-in-regulated-industries

#AgenticAI #OpenSource #ResponsibleAI #AITransparency #TechPolicy

The transition to deploying agents at scale depends on solving ...

2026-04-21T17:23:41Z

The transition to deploying agents at scale depends on solving fundamental challenges around security, identity, and trust.
Watch the full interview on @theCUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koM1wTPhwS4

RE: https://mastodon.social/@lfeurope/116443038418990140 Open ...

2026-04-21T16:14:07Z

RE: https://mastodon.social/@lfeurope/116443038418990140

Open source is shaping how Europe builds and secures its digital future.

Alignment between policy, industry, and community is key to what comes next.

Join the conversation on 8 June:
https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-policy-ecosystem-forum/register/

#OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #Innovation
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"“LF Decentralized Trust is not only where critical ...

2026-04-21T14:14:45Z

"“LF Decentralized Trust is not only where critical infrastructure for today is being built, but where the next wave of trust technologies are already taking shape.”
The pace of decentralized adoption is accelerating.
Read other key highlights from LFDT’s announcement, here: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/lf-decentralized-trust-announces-10-new-members-adds-tokenized-assets-standard-as-a-new-lab "

Open source continues to shape AI and digital infrastructure. ...

2026-04-20T13:54:42Z

Open source continues to shape AI and digital infrastructure.

This month covers AI-driven security, Kubernetes for AI workloads, and emerging standards for system interaction and transactions, along with research, education, and community updates.

👉 Read more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/linux-foundation-newsletter-april-2026

#OpenSource #AI #Kubernetes #Cloud #Cybersecurity

The Battery Data Alliance has released a standardized battery ...

2026-04-17T18:02:41Z

The Battery Data Alliance has released a standardized battery dataset developed with Microsoft. This initiative aims to accelerate interoperability across energy storage systems and grid-aware applications.

Access the dataset from LF Energy: https://climatetechreview.com/lf-energy-and-microsoft-release-standardized-battery-dataset-to-accelerate-industry-collaboration/#google_vignette

#OpenData #Sustainability #EnergyStorage

Generative AI is reshaping open source development. We’re ...

2026-04-16T16:22:04Z

Generative AI is reshaping open source development.
We’re gathering real insights from developers worldwide.
Your experience can shape what comes next.
👉 Contribute now: https://linuxfoundation.research.net/r/2FL69K2
#OpenSource #GenerativeAI #DevCommunity #AIinTech